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E11 RLA

1991 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Bentley Eight73,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 RLA
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,327 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 72,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,003 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 71,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,747 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 71,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,192 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 69,521 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 69,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Bentley Eight?

Based on 7,125 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 540
parking brake recording little or no effort 277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
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E11 RLA is a 1991 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Eight fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E11 RLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E11 RLA registered?

E11 RLA is a 1991 Bentley Eight, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is E11 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 RLA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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